Connecticut HB05480 integrates peer support services into Medicaid care teams and provides reimbursement for these services.

Connecticut HB05480 mandates the integration of peer support services into Medicaid care teams, allowing individuals to manage their recovery with help from peer support specialists. These specialists must have experience recovering from mental illness or substance use disorder and be certified by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The Commissioner of Social Services must amend the Medicaid state plan to include these services and ensure reimbursement for peer support specialists.

Connecticut HB05480 integrates peer support services into Medicaid care teams and provides reimbursement for these services.

Connecticut HB05480 mandates the integration of peer support services into Medicaid care teams, allowing individuals to manage their recovery with help from peer support specialists. These specialists must have experience recovering from mental illness or substance use disorder and be certified by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The Commissioner of Social Services must amend the Medicaid state plan to include these services and ensure reimbursement for peer support specialists.